ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal (ET) tube. The high-pressure alarm is beeping, and the client is experiencing respiratory distress. The nurse is unable to determine the cause of the alarm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Manually delivering breaths with a resuscitation bag ensures immediate ventilation, addressing respiratory distress while the alarm's cause is investigated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed a high-fiber diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oatmeal is high in fiber, promoting bowel regularity and supporting a high-fiber diet.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed furosemide for heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reporting muscle weakness is important, as it may indicate hypokalemia, a common side effect of furosemide.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse in a long-term care facility notices the smell of alcohol on a nurse's breath. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing the nurse from the client care area ensures client safety by preventing potential harm from an impaired nurse.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room and finds her sitting on the floor next to the shower. The client states that she slipped on some water outside of the shower. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measuring vital signs first assesses for immediate injuries or complications from the fall, such as shock or head trauma, prioritizing client safety.